pillage

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Plünderns oder Raubens bezeichnet, besonders die gewaltsame Aneignung von Wertsachen an einem Ort, oft im Krieg oder Konflikt; auch die so erbeuteten Güter oder das Diebesgut selbst.

A noun referring to goods or money obtained illegally, or the act of stealing valuable things from a place, often during war or conflict.

unzählbar

1. Stolen goods or lootC1formal

   Items, money, or valuables taken by force or illegally, especially during a war or conflict.

   Raubgut

   • The soldiers divided the pillage among themselves.
   • The museum's collection was lost to pillage during the invasion.
   • He was arrested for possessing pillage from the ancient temple.

   Synonymehaullootplunderprizeswag

2. Act of plunderingC1formal

   The act of stealing valuable items from a place, often using violence or force.

   Plünderung

   • The city suffered widespread pillage after the siege.
   • Pillage of the countryside was common during the war.
   • Historical records describe the pillage of the capital.

   Synonymedepredationdespoliationlootingplunderrapinesackingspoliation

• Verb, das die gewaltsame Plünderung oder Ausraubung eines Ortes bezeichnet, besonders im Krieg oder in Konflikten.

A verb used to indicate the act of violently robbing or plundering a place, especially during war or conflict.

1. Steal goods by forceC1formal

   To rob or plunder a place, especially during war or conflict, taking goods by force.

   Plündern

   • The invading army pillaged the village, taking all the food and valuables.
   • During the riot, looters pillaged several shops in the city center.
   • The pirates pillaged the coastal town, stealing gold and supplies.

   Synonymedespoillootplunderransackravagerobsackstrip

   Antonymedefendguardprotectsafeguardshield